You may need to rethink your summer plans if you want to avoid swimming in contaminated water. Recent heavy rain has no doubt contributed to the results - with more forecast on Friday, particularly for the central North Island. BROOK SABIN Pahia's main beach is currently unsafe to swim. Dozens of beaches in Auckland are considered unsafe, including summer favourites like Browns Bay, Maraetai Beach, and Kawakawa Bay. Swim spots in the lower North Island are almost all currently unsafe, including Lyall Bay, a popular surf beach next to Wellington's airport.

Source: Stuff December 18, 2019 20:26 UTC